Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Endocrinology
Course Code
RAD_009
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
16.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Juris Ērenpreiss
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Andrologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Juris Ērenpreiss
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquirement and improvement of the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in endocrinology that corresponds with the requirements of the andrological speciality, to prepare a physician for the certification in additional speciality of andrology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knows the of functioning hypothalamic-pituitary-testicle axis, it's normal and pathophysiology. Is familiar with the physiology of this axis's hormonal secretion, its role in reproductive health; Knows examination methods of hypothalamic-pituitary-testicle axis; Is familiar with the physiology and pathophysiology of normal and pathological development of male puberty; Knows the hypothalamic, pituitary and adrenal diseases related to the male reproductive system. Their diagnostic possibilities, treatment; Knows different types of hypogonadism, their diagnostic and differential diagnostics, treatment possibilities; Understands the impact of other endocrine disorders (diabetes and thyroid diseases) on male reproductive health.
Skills
1.Diagnoses and treats hypothalamic-pituitary-testicle axis's diseases (hypopituitarism, LH or FSH deficiency, hyperprolactinemia); Diagnoses constitutionally delayed puberty. Diagnoses and treats pathological delayed puberty; Diagnoses and treats adrenal diseases that affect male reproductive health (adrenal hyperplasia, etc.); Diagnoses and treats various types of hypogonadism (primary, secondary, delayed, iatrogenic); Evaluates the impact of other endocrine disorders on the functioning of the male reproductive system, assesses the need for correction.
Competences
1.Selects the most optimal examination plan for endocrine diseases related to the reproductive health in accordance with particular case; Evaluates the obtained results of the examinations, prescribes adequate therapy and, if necessary, invites other specialists in the process of treatment; Assesses a man's general health condition and its effects on endocrine and reproductive health.
Assessment
Individual work
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Reading the recommended literature. Prepares a presentation on novelties in diagnostics and treatment of the actual endocrinological-andrological pathology.
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Examination
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10 points
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Practical work 90% (performs diagnosis and diagnosis of endocrinological-andrological patients). Final test: an oral test (analysis of 3 clinical cases) – 10%. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Hyperprolactinemia. Pathogenesis, diagnostics, differential diagnosis, therapy
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Adrenal diseases – in relation to male reproductive system. Adrenal hypoplasia and hyperplasia, and impact on male reproductive system
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Pituitary diseases in relation to male reproductive system: hypopituitarism, panhypopituitarism, isolated FSH and LH deficiency, gonadotrophin secreting tumours
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Normal pubertal development, constitutionally delayed puberty, pathological development of puberty
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Hypogonadism: its classification, based upon the time of manifestation (childhood, after-puberty, late onset). Pathogenesis, diagnostics, differential diagnostics, therapy
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Diabetes and its relation to the diseases of male reproductive system, impact on production of the sex hormones, function of testicles and pituitary gland, and function of the other organs and inner glands. Impact on reproductive function. Pathogenesis, diagnostics, differential diagnosis, therapy
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Topics
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Male hypothalamic-pituitary-testicle axis
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Seminar
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Diseases of thyroid gland, and their relation to the diseases of male reproductive system, impact on production of the sex hormones, function of testicles and pituitary gland, and function of the other organs and inner glands. Pathogenesis, diagnostics, differential diagnosis, therapy
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Hypothalamic, pituitary, and adrenal diseases in relation to the male reproductive system. Idiopathic hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism. Genetical inactivating GnRH receptor mutations
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
16.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
9
Length (weeks):
12
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
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Strauss, J. F, . Barbieri, R. L., R. Gargiulo, A. R. 2019. Yen and Jaffe's Reproductive Endocrinology. 8th Edition. Elsevier. ClinicalKey
Additional Reading
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The European Society of Endocrinology. Guidelines
Other Information Sources
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European Journal of Endocrinology
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Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
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Journal of Endocrinology